A layout
is simply an arrangement of view objects. In other words, the .LAY
file archives only the position and selected data format of the
view objects in your simulation; the data values that are displayed
in the view objects are not saved as part of the layout.

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You can
save both the layout (.LAY file) and the PLC simulation (.PLC file)
when you work. They are not mutually exclusive.

For
information about what is archived if you save a PLC simulation
(.PLC file), see Savinga Simulated PLC.